If the Idaho State Board of Education was doing its job, it would be an advocate for education. All education. That means education in the public schools, from kindergarten to high school. And it means education beyond high school - from community colleges to graduate programs. Championing education would obligate state board members to unambiguously spell out what it costs to provide programs - and when the state is falling short. It is not the State Board's duty to tell governors and legislators where to find the money, but neither is the board required to remain silent while those politicians pull $350 million out of the education budgets to pay for tax cuts/Marty Trillhaase, Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: Can you think of one Idaho Republican leader who is a strong advocate for public education?